Books & Patterns

Projects in Leather is the ultimate, must-have guide to take your projects to the next level! Learn from best-selling authors and master leather ar...

Artists, illustrators, designers, and craftspeople in search of exceptionally bold and inventive motifs will find them in this versatile treasury b...

The legendary Vikings of Scandinavia were among the most dynamic peoples of Europe. Throughout the Viking age (c. A.D. 800–100 ), the vibrancy and ...

This collection of open stencils introduces youngsters to six symbols with an ancient past. Included are Egyptian emblems for the scarab beetle; co...

The Art of Hand Sewing Leather is a step-by-step instructional guide that teaches essential leather stitching techniques for beginners and intermed...

  The Art of Making Leather Cases by Al Stohlman, published by Tandy Leather, is a comprehensive instructional guide that teaches the fundamentals ...

A must-have for novice leatherworkers, this book covers the basics of pattern transfer, stamping, carving, coloring, staining, dyeing, lacing, stit...

The Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making is the most complete set of instructions on saddle making ever published. Begun in 1988, this is the las...

A helpful manual for sewing garment leather outfits and accessories. Specifications 13 pages

From swivel knives to stamping, this manual is a helpful reference for beginner and intermediate leatherworkers. Offers an explanation of different...

Adorn your art and craft projects with beautiful Celtic knots, twists, braids and textures. Features 150 original patterns and designs. Discover ho...

Covers the same fundamental subjects as Leather Crafting, plus information on leather cutting, fabrication, snap setting, chisel use, and helpful t...

Features 17 wallet designs and includes tracing and photocarve patterns. Specifications 36 pages

Offering a variety of full-size tracing patterns and illustrations, this book is an ideal starting place for creating holsters for nearly any pisto...

Features 15 methods for lacing with step-by-step instructions to achieve professional results. Specifications 14 pages

In addition to over 60 patterns for billfolds, belts, and other leather projects, this book demonstrates and explains the rich tradition of Western...

Authored by renowned wood and leathercrafter Lora Susan Irish, this book focuses solely on leather pyrography, including step-by-step directions an...

Learn the art of creating elegant accessories from genuine leather with this inspiring guide. Handmade Leather Bags and Accessories shows how to ma...

Provides a foundational overview of rough-out, silhouette, and inverted carving. Written by Al Stohlman. Specifications 48 pages

Authored by South African leather designer Geert Schuiling, this book explores basic to complex leather projects. With hundreds of detailed photos ...

The Tandy Leathercraft Tools Book by Al Stohlman is a beginner-friendly guide that teaches how to properly select, use, maintain, and sharpen essen...

Hundreds of hand drawn illustrations show proper techniques for buckstitching, punching the slits, preparing the lace, splicing and fixing broken l...

Over 130 photos and illustrations bring you step by step from raw skin to velvety soft buckskin and then show you how to create beautiful garments ...

By Al Stohlman. This book is devoted almost entirely to the step-by-step instructions of carving figures. In addition, it features an oakleaf noteb...